Salim Merchant celebrates 30 years of friendship with Sonu Nigam, Shaan: Still laughing like we're 25
Mumbai, August 11
Composer-singer Salim Merchant celebrated 30 years of friendship with fellow musicians Sonu Nigam and Shaan.
The actor shared a picture that captures the camaraderie they have maintained over three decades along with other musician friends.
Salim shared a picture in a joint social media post with his brother and musical collaborator Sulaiman Merchant. The picture features many familiar faces from the music fraternity, including Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant, Sonu Nigam and Shaan, along with other musicians and industry friends.
The picture shows the group posing together indoors, with smiles and laughter capturing the easy camaraderie between the musicians. Salim's post was accompanied by a nostalgic caption celebrating three decades of friendship.
Salim write, "30 years of friendship. Through every high, every low, every laugh and every crazy moment... we're still here, still together, still laughing like we're 25. Here's to three decades of friendship and to all the stories we're yet to write. #30YearsOfFriendship #FriendsForLife #OldFriendsNewMemories"
For the uninitiated, Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have worked together on the music of more than 100 films, with their credits including 'Chak De! India', 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', 'Kurbaan', 'Fashion', 'Aaja Nachle' and 'Band Baaja Baaraat'.
Their collaborations with Sonu Nigam have produced many popular songs like'Ishq Hua' from 'Aaja Nachle', 'Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte' from 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', 'Shukran Allah' from 'Kurbaan', 'Rab Rakha' from 'Love Breakups Zindagi' and 'Kulfi' from '102 Not Out' amongst many more.
With Shaan, Salim-Sulaiman's best-known collaboration includes 'Hey Shona' from 'Ta Ra Rum Pum', which also featured Sunidhi Chauhan amongst others.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is so heartwarming! The way Salim, Sulaiman, Sonu and Shaan have supported each other through their careers is inspiring. They've created magic together - from 'Chak De! India' to 'Band Baaja Baaraat'. May their friendship continue for many more decades! 🙏
The Indian music industry has seen so many ego clashes, but Salim-Sulaiman have always been the humble ones. Their collaboration with Sonu and Shaan has given us gems like 'Ishq Hua' and 'Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte'. Great to see genuine friendship surviving in this competitive world!
Yaar, this is what real friendship looks like! They've been through the ups and downs of the industry together. 'Rab Rakha' from Love Breakups Zindagi still gives me chills. Salim-Sulaiman truly are the backbone of Indian film music. 🎶
Such a beautiful post! In an industry where people often drift apart, these musicians have stayed together. Their music has been the soundtrack of our lives - from college fests to weddings. Here's to more years of amazing music and friendship! 💕
As someone who discovered Bollywood music recently, this is lovely to see. The chemistry these guys have on screen and in their music is truly special. 'Hey Shona' is my absolute favorite!
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